kexodusc
03-21-2006, 05:05 AM
Wow. I always get a kick out of Hollywood cat-fights. The latest one is hilarious. What a ridiculous turn of events.
First, Isaac Hayes quits the show, citing his personal issues with the show's relentless attack on religions. Now CNN is suggesting Tom Cruise used all his clout to force Comedy Central to abandon airing a show about Scientology...
I love Stone and Parker's comment:
"So, Scientology, you have won THIS battle, but the million-year war for Earth has just begun.
"Temporarily anozinizing our episode will NOT stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies. Curses and drat! You have obstructed us for now, but your feeble bid to save humanity will fail! Hail Xenu!!!"
As a long time fan of this show, I find this whole development sad. I imagine there isn't a human being alive who hasn't been "attacked" by this show attempts at comedy at one point or another. I had no problem with the shows about Native Americans (my mom's family), and I've always loved the stupid depictioni of Canadians (my father was born in Canada before moving to North Dakota to join the US Air Force). I've always felt these things should be judged by intention. I don't believe the inent was to hurt, just to provide satirical entertainment. In which case, we're all targets. But I can respect that there's always a question about where that proverbial "line" is, and when is it crossed.
I can also respect Mr. Hayes decision to leave the show. Standing up for what you believe in is fine where I come from. I find it to be somewhat hypocritical , but where all only human.
Hayes told the AP:
"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins. Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices."
Matt Stone countered pretty sharply though:
"This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology... He has no problem — and he's cashed plenty of checks — with our show making fun of Christians."
Stone told The AP he and co-creator Trey Parker "never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology. He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin."
OUCH!!! That may be going a bit too far...A bit of bad blood perhaps? Well, sometimes the truth hurts. Still, Stone should just respect Hayes' decision and get over it. If he's had a sincere change of heart fine, if he's just decided he's got enough money and doesn't want to be on the receiving end, well, that's his business, but his choice to make.
It's a shame Mr. Hayes great talents are no longer available to the show. Chef was a terrific character.
First, Isaac Hayes quits the show, citing his personal issues with the show's relentless attack on religions. Now CNN is suggesting Tom Cruise used all his clout to force Comedy Central to abandon airing a show about Scientology...
I love Stone and Parker's comment:
"So, Scientology, you have won THIS battle, but the million-year war for Earth has just begun.
"Temporarily anozinizing our episode will NOT stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies. Curses and drat! You have obstructed us for now, but your feeble bid to save humanity will fail! Hail Xenu!!!"
As a long time fan of this show, I find this whole development sad. I imagine there isn't a human being alive who hasn't been "attacked" by this show attempts at comedy at one point or another. I had no problem with the shows about Native Americans (my mom's family), and I've always loved the stupid depictioni of Canadians (my father was born in Canada before moving to North Dakota to join the US Air Force). I've always felt these things should be judged by intention. I don't believe the inent was to hurt, just to provide satirical entertainment. In which case, we're all targets. But I can respect that there's always a question about where that proverbial "line" is, and when is it crossed.
I can also respect Mr. Hayes decision to leave the show. Standing up for what you believe in is fine where I come from. I find it to be somewhat hypocritical , but where all only human.
Hayes told the AP:
"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins. Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices."
Matt Stone countered pretty sharply though:
"This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology... He has no problem — and he's cashed plenty of checks — with our show making fun of Christians."
Stone told The AP he and co-creator Trey Parker "never heard a peep out of Isaac in any way until we did Scientology. He wants a different standard for religions other than his own, and to me, that is where intolerance and bigotry begin."
OUCH!!! That may be going a bit too far...A bit of bad blood perhaps? Well, sometimes the truth hurts. Still, Stone should just respect Hayes' decision and get over it. If he's had a sincere change of heart fine, if he's just decided he's got enough money and doesn't want to be on the receiving end, well, that's his business, but his choice to make.
It's a shame Mr. Hayes great talents are no longer available to the show. Chef was a terrific character.